Friday, 2 March 2012

New Letraset Stamp Packs

Letraset have come up with another new idea, specially designed stamps that come in a pack with three yummy promarkers. They are large stamps, and full of detail which makes colouring them fun. I thought this little miss wearing her Easter bonnet was perfect for an Easter card for Kiki. I coloured her with very soft colours, and kept the whole card fresh and springlike

and a close up of her with her bonnet.......

When I was a little girl, my mother always bought both her girls a new outfit for church on Easter Sunday, I seem to remember it was always a summery type outfit, so whatever the weather, my sister and I shivered in pretty voile dresses, feeling very very proud of the way we looked. The reason for this burst of nostalgia is that one Easter, I didn't only have the dress, I had a hat as well. Cream straw with a cornflower blue velvet ribbon and tiny poppies and cornflowers on the brim. I had red shoes as well, I can remember the blisters they gave me to this day. Sigh....

We are off to Aberdovey this weekend for a relaxing break by the sea, it was a Christmas gift from one of our sons and we have been looking forward to it. Aberdovey is a tiny place on the Welsh coast, stuck in a fifties time warp, the whole place seems relaxed and far away from the hustle and bustle of 2012. My in-laws used to have a house there, so we spent a lot of time there when the children were small, so there will be nostalgic walks across the sand dunes where they used to play, and nostalgic visits to the pub where we used to play! So keep your fingers crossed for at least a bit of sunshine for us, I will take my camera and laptop and report back over the weekend

31 comments:

Enfys,I love the card and the Easter Bonnet. I use to get a new outfit at Easter also. KiKi looks so cute in the picture on the side. Entered all the contest today for the pens and posted a card. Take a look if you get time. I love butterflies and lace...I have to check out those new stamps and pens.

Love the card. Your story reminds me of my new outfits, always at Christmas, being in the S. hemisphere always lovely and summer, and Oh those new shoes!!Have a great break and love to see your photos.

Great idea Letraset, and beautiful card Enfys. I remember black patent leather shoes, with straps across the tops. Said straps fit so tightly that the tops of my feel looked like loaves of bread, peeking over the pan. My dresses were always hand made. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Sounds like a great stroll down memory lane. Hugs,Jess

Hi Enfys, as I was reading your comment I was also nostalgic and felt all warm inside and then it happened... you AGAIN cracked me up with your bit about the where the kids would play and then the pub where you grown ups would play! You have such a gift of adding just the final funny little twist. Anyway, my birthday is close to Easter and I would alway get a new skipping rope and bollo bat and a little dress. Hope you have a great weekend relaxing. xoxoBig hugsClaire

Such a cute little card! I remember getting a new dress for Easter Sunday each year as well. It was our Sunday "Church" dress and that was what we wore to church all Spring and Summer. Hats were fun, too, and so glad they've come back.

Have a wonderful weekend, Enfys! How fun - going back to remember times when are children were wee ones. What a thoughtful gift for your son to give to his parents!

I love this idea from Letraset! Wonder if we'll be able to get them here in the U.S. Your card is beautiful - I'm sure Kiki will treasure it. A couple of days by the sea sounds heavenly. I'm looking forward to seeing your photos.

love the cutie stamp, also the delicate colors you used. I to had a new bonnet, coat, black shiney shoes and a crocheted purse my mom did using a coffee can. Both me and my sister looked like twins and the outfits were sensational. We wore organza dresses smocked on the top front of our dresses and a big bow tied at the back. We had a diff. color dress for every Sunday going to church.

Oh Enfys, I love love that little girl and her Easter hat. She reminds me so much of me. I had to have a new outfit, including white gloves, every Easter. My Mom liked to parade her four children into church and show us off. Have a relaxing weekend.

Wow! I love your card and your trip down memory lane was fun to read about. We were with family this past weekend and shared some of the easter outfits my mom used to make for us (3 girls + Mom in matching outfits). I am off to check oout the letraset stamp packs. What a great idea.